Electric shock

Toaster

Russell Hobbs
Toaster
Case number
0889/07
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
Reflections; Model numbers: 12502-56 and 12502-57; Serial numbers: 0621, 0607, 0640; EAN 5038061018226
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇩🇪 Germany
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2007-08-31

⚠️ Risk

This product poses a risk of electric shock because when the product is plugged in but switched off, the heating element is live. The heating element can be touched with the index finger. Whether the heating element is live depends on the position of the plug.The product clearly does not have all-pole disconnection, which is normally standard in toasters.One accident reported.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from distributors by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Toaster with polished stainless steel exterior and LED display. The affected model numbers are 12502-56 and 12502-57 with batch numbers 0621; 0607; 0640 (The 1st and 2nd figures are the production year; 3rd and 4th figures are the calendar week.).